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EK54 NPU

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,920 mi
Last recorded90,920 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 NPU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 90,920 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 86,892 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advanced wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack nsf out of view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 83,942 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 80,506 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 80,506 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 75,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2017 74,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 71,217 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 71,217 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 63,759 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 63,703 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 63,703 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 58,865 miles

both front tyres are worn smooth on inner edge

offside front cv gator leaking grease slightly

offside rear seat belt locking mechanism outer plastic missing

Pass 2 Nov 2012 51,805 miles

both rear tyres have pieces of meteal in the tread

offside rear seat belt plastic cover missing

Fail 2 Nov 2012 51,805 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres have pieces of meteal in the tread

offside rear seat belt plastic cover missing

Pass 24 Oct 2011 44,853 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 44,853 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 37,977 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 30,245 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 22,701 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 15,778 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Idea?

Based on 60,263 MOT tests across 3,964 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
5,413
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
3,964
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,425
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,119
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 1,975
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,044
Direction indicator incorrect colour 745
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EK54 NPU is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Idea models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 56,548 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Idea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,425 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK54 NPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Idea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Fiat Idea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EK54 NPU is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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